Accountant (With Trust experience)
From $12/yr
Introduction Are you an accounting professional with a keen eye for detail and an interest in trust administration and corporate governance? We are looking for an Accountant & Trust Administrator to join a professional finance team at a growing and stable Giant. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial reporting and accounting processes while developing their expertise in trust administration, governance and company secretarial functions. Duties & Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage the full accounting cycle for allocated companies and trusts. Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts. Perform general ledger, bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations. Prepare and process journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments and adjustments. Assist with annual financial statements and interim and year-end reporting. Prepare tax calculations and ensure tax returns are submitted within deadlines. Process invoices and payments, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately supported. Coordinate audit requirements and respond to audit queries. Trust Administration & Corporate Governance Coordinate trustee meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting packs, attendance registers and minutes. Maintain trust deeds, governance policies, statutory records, registers and related documentation. Prepare and circulate trustee resolutions and track outstanding approvals and action items. Support compliance with applicable legislation, trust deeds and corporate governance requirements. Liaise professionally with trustees, directors, executives, legal advisers and other stakeholders. Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with POPIA and internal policies. Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements Grade 12. BCom Accounting degree. 1–3 years' experience in a company secretarial, governance, legal, compliance, trust administration or board administration environment. Experience in full-cycle accounting. Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial and management reporting. Basic knowledge of the Companies Act, trust administration principles, corporate governance, King IV and POPIA. Advantageous Studying towards, or an interest in, a trust administration, CGISA, legal, governance or equivalent qualification. Exposure to trust deeds and trust compliance. A willingness to develop further expertise in trust administration, company law and regulatory compliance. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. The ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning. Interested in This Opportunity? If you have a solid accounting foundation and would like to broaden your expertise into trust administration and corporate governance, we would love to hear from you!